MSc Drug Discovery and Development

The Drug Discovery and Development MSc at UCL is specifically designed to give students a detailed knowledge and understanding about all the stages from starting a drug discovery process to its development into the market. This one-year full-time course, prepares students to play a direct role in drug development and translational research, both in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.Course Content: Throughout the academic year, the course content includes various core modules focused on the fundamentals of drug discovery and the drug development process, in addition to elective modules that allow for specialization. The program also involves a practical experience of laboratory or desk-based research in the form of a selected project. Key Modules: The key modules of this course fall into two categories: the compulsory modules like 'Biomolecular Structure and Function', 'Drug Targets', 'Research Skills and Project Planning', and 'Research Project'; and the optional modules that include 'CNS Diseases', 'Infections Diseases', 'Personalised Medicines', etc. Future Careers: Successful completion of this Drug Discovery and Development MSc at UCL can lead to careers in both academia and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The department's extensive connections with industry and clinical research institutions ensure that many graduates secure positions within these sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.